A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 580272 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 580318 epoch_slot_no: 18718 block_no: 580244 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-05 05:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a02938a252a40e83086a103e38e2b22b1cf3d72f8a7ded974e723dac34a87c1Block Operator
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